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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. Raw Chicken Products due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
WASHINGTON, August 24, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Empire Kosher Poultry,…
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State health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles at an area hospital and other locations
A press release has been issued in regards to a confirmed cases of measles. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
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Freetown added to list of locations to detect West Nile Virus, MA risk level raised
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in 3 mosquitoes…
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Three including Fall River woman indicted on Medicaid fraud
Fall River — Three people were indicted in connection with a scheme to fraudulently bill the state’s Medicaid Program (MassHealth)…
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Fall River, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Seekonk test positive for West Nile Virus
According to the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human services, several local cities and towns have had positive tests on…
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Air quality alert issued by MassDEP
Air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups today and Tuesday. Fall River is expected…
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Southcoast Health ready to open new urgent care facility in Fall River
Southcoast Health Urgent Care Center will be opening up their new facility in Fall River next week.
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Fall River medical marijuana dispensary set to open, information session scheduled, jobs available
Northeast Alternatives is getting ready to open as jobs have been posted and a public information session has been scheduled.…
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Suicide rates continue to rise in MA, RI, and throughout the country
Whether it’s a celebrity, a veteran, or our neighbor, depression and suicide does not discriminate. According to a press release…
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Massachusetts opioid overdoses are down slightly, up slightly in Fall River
Massachusetts has seen a small decline in overdoses across the state according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, but…
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